ABTA Reports Over Two Million UK Holidaymakers to Travel Abroad During Easter Amid Middle East Conflicts
ABTA, The Travel Association, has forecasted that over two million UK residents are expected to travel overseas during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. This marks a significant increase in outbound tourism, influenced by new European border procedures and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The association reports strong bookings for European destinations such as mainland Spain, the Balearic and Canary Islands, Portugal, and Greece. City-break destinations like Amsterdam, Barcelona, Budapest, and Dublin are also popular. The introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at most European borders requires travelers to register their details, potentially increasing the time required at passport control. ABTA advises travelers to follow their travel providers' guidance regarding the EES and to allow extra time for passport control. 
